❓ A WA parliamentary question on notice regarding cochlear implants, including the number of implants performed, waiting times, and potential funding cuts across different health services. The answer indicates no cuts to the program.
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In relation to cochlear implants I ask the Minister: (a) how many cochlear implants were made in 2010–2011 and 2011–2012; (b) how many cochlear implants have been made so far in 2012–2013; (c) have there been any cuts to the cochlear implant program; (d) what was the average waiting time for patients to receive the implant in 2010–2011 and 2011–2012; and (e) have there been any cuts to the cochlear implant program as a result of the efficiency dividend?
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Answered
25 June 2013
Responded by
Minister for Health
Response time
34 days
Child and Adolescent Health Service
(a) 2010-2011 - 8 implants
2011-2012 - 14 implants
(b) 11 implants as at 22 May 2013.
(c) No.
(d) 2010-2011 - 3.92 months
2011-2012 - 4.02 months
(e) No.
South Metropolitan Health Service
(a) 2010-2011
Fremantle Hospital and Health Service (FHHS) - 18 implants
Royal Perth Group (RPG) - 8 implants
2011-2012
FHHS - 13 implants
RPG - 5 implants
(b) As at 19 May 2013
FHHS - 10 implants
RPG - 7 implants
(c) No.
(d) 2010-2011
FHHS - 4 months
RPG - 17 months
2011-2012
FHHS - 2 months
RPG - 19 months
Note: Average wait time is based on patient administration system data. To determine ready-for-care date would require case by case review.
(e) No.
North Metropolitan Health Service
(a) 2010-2011 - 24 implants
2011-2012 - 25 implants
(b) 23 implants as at 30 April 2013.
(c) No.
(d) 2010-2011 - 12 months approximately
2011-2012 - 9 months
(e) No.
(a) 2010-2011 - 8 implants
2011-2012 - 14 implants
(b) 11 implants as at 22 May 2013.
(c) No.
(d) 2010-2011 - 3.92 months
2011-2012 - 4.02 months
(e) No.
South Metropolitan Health Service
(a) 2010-2011
Fremantle Hospital and Health Service (FHHS) - 18 implants
Royal Perth Group (RPG) - 8 implants
2011-2012
FHHS - 13 implants
RPG - 5 implants
(b) As at 19 May 2013
FHHS - 10 implants
RPG - 7 implants
(c) No.
(d) 2010-2011
FHHS - 4 months
RPG - 17 months
2011-2012
FHHS - 2 months
RPG - 19 months
Note: Average wait time is based on patient administration system data. To determine ready-for-care date would require case by case review.
(e) No.
North Metropolitan Health Service
(a) 2010-2011 - 24 implants
2011-2012 - 25 implants
(b) 23 implants as at 30 April 2013.
(c) No.
(d) 2010-2011 - 12 months approximately
2011-2012 - 9 months
(e) No.
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